That is something that most of Celtic’s British counterparts who had European commitments this week cannot say. The club were undone in the end after playing most of the game with ten men and at one of the most intimidating grounds in European football as well – and lost to a stunning goal.
It was always going to be a big ask to get though but the SPL side gave it their best shot and on another night where the rub of the green went their way, things could have been different.
Now they have to pick themselves up and move on. Have a night to dwell on the disappointment, but do not forget the domestic treble is still up for grabs – and this is far from the end of their season.